Canton’s approach to PFAS remediation -- a half measure

Canton’s approach to PFAS remediation -- a half measure

Canton residents were shocked when, in 2019, it was revealed that Cherry Brook Primary School had been contaminated with dangerous forever-chemicals from fire-fighter training. Local and state representatives worked quickly to address harms, protect students, and seek redress through a state-wide lawsuit against involved chemical corporations. Canton, and Connecticut more broadly, serves as an example of how local and state-level governments can…